Healthy Connections
PrintA guide to better health from Backus
September 2010 – CALENDAR
Your Guide to Good Health
Childbirth and Infant Care
Breast-feeding Preparation Class
Learn breast-feeding tips for success. This class is for expectant women.
• Thursday, Sept 2
• 6 - 8 p.m.
• Backus E-260 conference room
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Childbirth Preparation Classes
A four-week series offered on Monday evenings in the Backus Hospital Birthing Center. Includes a tour of the Birthing Center. Register three months prior to due date.
• Mondays, Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8
• 7 - 9 p.m.
• Backus entry-level conference rooms 1-2
There is a $55 fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Childbirth Preparation Classes (weekend)
A two-day weekend class. Includes a tour of the Birthing Center Register early.
• Saturday, Sept 18 and Sunday, Sept 19
• 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Backus entry-level conference rooms 1-2
There is a $55 fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Childbirth Refresher Class
A one-evening class taught by a certified instructor for couples who have had an infant less than three years ago.
• Wednesday, Nov 10
• 7 - 9 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center
There is a $35 fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Dr. Dad
Designed for the expectant or new father. Class will include information on the Well Child, Sick Child, Injured Child and Safe Child.
• TBA
• 6 - 8 p.m.
• Backus conference room E-260
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Expectant Grandparent Seminar
Designed to bring expectant grandparents up to date with: roles of grandparents; current information about pregnancy and childbirth; breastfeeding and bottle feeding; home safety for babies and toddlers; variations in the newborn; baby care; and ques- tions and answers.
• Wednesday, October 13
• 7-9p.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Infant-Child CPR
A Backus Birthing Center program for parents and parents-to-be in the instruction of CPR infants and children. Instructor is certified in CPR. Classes are limited to eight people per session.
• TBA
• 6 - 8 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center
There is an $35 per couple or $20 per person fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
New Mom's Support Group
Open to moms of babies up to six-months. It’s a place to ask questions in a supportive environment and talk to other new moms about concerns like postpartum issues, breastfeeding, feeding issues and infant care. Group is facilitated by the Lactation Consultant/educator.
• Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
• 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Backus Patient Care Services Conference Room
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or email moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Nurturing Your Newborn — An Infant Care Class
This two-hour class teaches normal newborn behavior, tests and procedures in the hospital, and how to care for your baby in the first few days at home. Topics include: safe sleep, swaddling, bath demonstration, feeding, newborn appearance and behaviors and when to call the doctor.
• Thursday, Sept 16
• 6 - 8 p.m.
• Backus E-2 conference room
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Prenatal Yoga Class
Release your stress and tension. Build more energy and strength. Minimize your discomfort. Learn safe and effective ways to feel good and revitalize yourself to enjoy your pregnancy and moth- erhood.
• Wednesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29,
• Oct. 6, 13, 20
• 6:30 - 8 p.m.
• East Great Plain Firehouse There is $84 fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-887-3388 or e-mail hathayoga@snet.net for more information.
Prepared for your Scheduled Cesarean Section
This is a one-time class where you will learn what will happen when you come into the hospital for your c-section. Learn ways to decrease discomfort and take care of your newborn while recovering from surgery.
• Thursday, Oct. 14
• 6-8p.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center conference room
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or email moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Sibling Class
This one-day class helps big brother or sister, ages 3-6, prepare for the new addition. Tours of the Birthing Center are included and participants have the chance to see a newborn.
• Tuesday, Sept 19
• 10 - 11 a.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center
Program free but registration required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@wwbh.org for more information.
Teen Birthing
A two-evening childbirth preparation class to prepare adolescent couples for labor and delivery. Call for confirmation.
• September TBA
• 4:15 - 6 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Birthing Center
There is a $10 fee for this program and registration is required. Call 860-425-3863 or e-mail moc@ wwbh.org for more information.